Just Go With It review

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston make a play for the Valentines Day market. So just what kind of beast is Just Go With It? The obvious, first. If youre no fan of Adam Sandler, then youre not going to warm toJust Go With It. Sandler co-produced the movie, incidentally. This works more often than it doesnt. And with very slight material, he generates more than its reasonable to expect. The surprising casting choice is Nicole Kidman, however, rediscovering her touch for comedy....

February 7, 2011 · 1 min · 113 words · Allison Berry

10 movie drivers you wouldn’t want to hitch a lift with

At almost seven feet tall, Hightower can barely fit in the tiny Honda Civic he attempts to drive. If youre in New York, dont let John McClane take you anywhere. If youve ever played the videogameCrazy Taxi, his driving technique will seem unnervingly familiar. The secrets in the films title. You definitely dont want to sit in a car with James Ballard at the helm. If your destination involves turns or roundabouts, forget it....

February 4, 2011 · 1 min · 111 words · Raymond Wright

Rabbit Hole review

Rabbit Hole might have earned Nicole Kidman a deserved Oscar nomination. Rabbit Holehas been granted a similar fate, with Nicole Kidman receiving the brunt of the awards attention. They share an existence that, on the surface, may seem dull, but is fundamentally broken. Indeed, the ways the two deal with their grief are directly opposed, yet are nevertheless similarly pragmatic. They rarely meet in the middle, yet they must, to get to move on together....

February 4, 2011 · 1 min · 80 words · Bonnie Brewer

A Dark Matter book review

US author Peter Straub returns with the psychological horror novel, A Dark Matter. It is also a story wrapped in intrigue and mystery that makes it a contender for a good thriller. But does it live up to the high praise that King awards it? The consequences of their adoration lie in mystery. Afterwards, all that was left was a gruesome dismembered body and the broken souls of those that survived....

February 3, 2011 · 1 min · 195 words · Vanessa Torres MD

The Town Blu-ray review

Ben Affleck steps back behind the camera to deliver an action drama of real quality. Its also a surprisingly strong action-heist movie, with some genuinely terrific sequences. Firstly, theres Rebecca Hall, who puts in a fine shift here. Jeremy Renner does his stock no harm, either, with a strong supporting turn. But the performance thats etched in my mind is that of Pete Postlethwaite. I have a bias here, because Ive been a massive Postlethwaite fan for some time....

February 3, 2011 · 1 min · 167 words · Savannah Henry

Why is it so hard to make a good Punisher movie?

There have been no fewer than three attempts to bring the Punisher to the big screen. So why have they all been so terrible? Why is it so hard to make a decentPunishermovie? I have been a fan ofThe Punisherfor as long as I can remember. Ad content continues below Lets have a look at these films now and what went wrong… Its his driving force. Besides these two points, the movie could have easily have been called Mafia vs....

February 2, 2011 · 2 min · 231 words · Joseph Cole

Jeremiah Chechik interview: Kubrick, Spielberg, Benny & Joon and working with John Hughes

And it all kicked off when he worked with John Hughes… What a first job you had! Going through your credits, the first, jobNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation. You land a John Hughes movie. I couldnt find out much of the story before that. So, I wonder if you could just fill us in a little bit? I started as a photographer, as a fashion photographer. Ad content continues below That was for Vogue?...

February 1, 2011 · 5 min · 930 words · Stephanie Jennings

K-20: The Legend Of The Black Mask Blu-ray review

Stylish Japanese genre mash-up K-20: The Legend Of The Black Mask makes its debut on Blu-ray. This is no Tarantino-esque game of film reference trainspotting, however. One criticism ofK-20is how derivative it is of other film. Crucially,K-20lifts all of the good parts of its influences and none of the bad. The special effects are easily some of the best Ive ever seen in a non-American feature. The set pieces are all great, with a particularly breathtaking rooftop fight scene being the highlight....

February 1, 2011 · 1 min · 156 words · Christina Perez

Music in the movies: John Williams and Steven Spielberg collaborations — part two

This is nothing short of a masterpiece and well deserved the Academy Award for Best Original Score. Even with that being the case, this is still a functional score that serves the set pieces well. Its varied thematically, going from swelling drama to reflective introspection seamlessly. Saving Private Ryan This film features one of my favourite opening scenes in cinema. The film as a whole is hugely enjoyable and stands as one of the directors finest works....

February 1, 2011 · 1 min · 120 words · Jenna Smith

Sky Atlantic, HBO, and what it means for British TV

The launch of Sky Atlantic brings the unrivalled HBO back catalogue to the UK. But is it the next big thing in television that it’s being billed as? Can we do it on HBO? Louis-Dreyfus asks him.Iwant to be able to say fuck! Curb Your Enthusiasm,of course,is one of HBOs flagship comedy shows. If nothing else, it highlights the contrasting attitudes of the two pay TV giants towards its programming....

February 1, 2011 · 2 min · 293 words · Leslie Mccoy

The Rite review

Anthony Hopkins is an exorcist, but one with a bit of a problem. Ron checks out The Rite… Sometimes, you have a calling. Sometimes, youre born into the family business. Michael Kovak (Colin ODonoghue) is dealing with a bit of both. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in the Vaticans exorcist college, then do as Father Lucas Trevant (Anthony Hopkins) does. Hes not the most traditional exorcist, according to Kovaks teacher, but hes effective....

January 31, 2011 · 2 min · 214 words · Andrew Johnson

Top 10 upcoming PS3 exclusives

The latest instalment will see numerous gameplay improvements, as well as 3D and Playstation Move support. However dont let that put you off, as its region free and easy to import. PlayStation Move Heroesis set for a 22nd March 2011 release. SOCOM 4will also feature a score by Bear McCreary, which is quite exciting. At the time of writing,SOCOM 4is expected to be available in April 2011. Twisted Metal The eighth instalment of PlayStations longest running franchise is set to be released later this year....

January 31, 2011 · 2 min · 252 words · Michael Schmitt

Doctor Who: The Mutants DVD review

Another 70s Doctor Who story gets dusted off for a new DVD release. So, what aboutThe Mutants? If wooden could be summed up in a sentence it would be: Rick James performance inThe Mutants. And thats being kind! In fact, this adventure gave me new appreciation of just how brilliant Jon Pertwee was as the Doctor. No one could say that Pertwee was the most gifted and versatile actor to play the part....

January 30, 2011 · 1 min · 141 words · Christopher Ellis